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2025 NTDA Service Department Labor Hours

Guide Now Available

Are you keeping a close eye on your dealership’s performance? Whether you’re measuring
hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly, having access to industry benchmarks is critical to
understanding how your shop stacks up. The 2025 National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA)
Service Department Labor Hours Guide is here to help.

This essential resource provides actionable data to help dealers establish baseline installation
times, assess current production levels, and identify opportunities for improvement. By
leveraging this comprehensive report, service departments can optimize operations, improve
efficiency, and enhance overall performance.

Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for taking your dealership to the next level. Members can download the 2025 NTDA Service
Department Labor Hours Guide in a .pdf format free-of-charge by logging into our online store or email membership@ntda.org to
request a copy. The Guide is available to non-members for $149. An Excel version of the report will be available the week of Feb. 17, 2025.

High Bar Brands Welcomes BettsHD Into
its Family

High Bar Brands recently
showcased the newest member of
its family of iconic brands at Heavy
Duty Aftermarket Week.

“I had several people come up
and say how great BettsHD looks in our booth,” HBB Vice President of NTDA Announces 2025 Federal
Marketing and Communications Steve Hansen said. “I never thought I’d Excise Tax Webinars
see the day where Minimizer poly fenders and BettsHD metal fenders
stood side-by-side, but it makes so much sense when you consider The NTDA will offer four Federal Excise Tax (FET) Webinars
many companies prefer to buy by category.” in 2025 hosted by Tim Reynolds, Partner, Davidson, Holland,
Whitesell & Co., PLLC.
“It’s a game-changer for us, considering BettsHD brings two product
lines–mud flap hangers and metal fenders–that perfectly complement More information will be available at https://ntda.site-ym.
our existing brands,” HBB Senior VP of Sales and Business Development com/page/Training. A link with the login information will
Derek Quys said. “People I talked to were excited we were able to add be forwarded to members prior to each Webinar. There is no
such a large legacy brand to our portfolio.” cost for members to participate in the series as a benefit of
membership.
“The BettsHD acquisition allows us to complete our spray suppression
offering, which is a necessary safety component for every commercial • NTDA Basics of Federal Excise Tax Webinar —
vehicle on the road,” Quys said. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. EDT

About High Bar Brands: High Bar Brands, LLC, is the preferred solutions • NTDA Federal Excise Tax Best Practices —
provider to the commercial vehicle industry with our family of iconic Tuesday, July 22, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. EDT
brands. Driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, we strive
for total customer satisfaction through our passionate team and • NTDA Cross-border and Government Transactions —
superior products. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. EDT

• NTDA Specialty Trailers — Exemptions —

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